Ali Zaidi joined Ericsson in 2014, where he is currently a strategic product manager for Internet-of-Things and Mobile Broadband. In the past, he has worked with concept development and standardization of radio access technologies (NR and LTE-Advanced Pro). His research focuses on mmWave communications, indoor positioning, device-to-device communications, and systems for intelligent transportation and networked control. He holds an M.Sc. and a Ph.D. in telecommunications from KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm, Sweden. Zaidi is currently serving as a member of the Technology Intelligence Group Radio and a member of the Young Advisory Board at Ericsson Research.

Sep 11, 2018

At the heart of the new 5G mobile communications is a brand new wireless access technology, the 5G New Radio (NR), that will connect 5G radio base stations with various types of 5G devices. Our new book, 5G Physical Layer, explains the fundamental physical layer principles, models and components for 5G NR. Let’s give you a preview!

Nov 22, 2017

Understanding radio propagation in the mmWave frequency range is vital for the development of 5G. Ericsson Research experts, in partnership with European researchers in the mmMAGIC project, have performed extensive mmWave channel measurements and modeling for a multitude of scenarios. Let’s look at our key achievements.

Nov 14, 2017

After two years of research in millimeter (mm)-waves, the mmMAGIC EU project in 5G has successfully closed. Researchers in the project developed and designed concepts for 5G mobile radio access technology (RAT) in the 6-100 GHz range and addressed the specific challenges of mm-wave mobile propagation.

The project developed and demonstrated key technical solutions for mm-waves, supporting European industry in driving 5G development with pre-alignment to 5G system design and engagement with standards, regulation and 5G PPP initiatives. Results from the mmMagic project will continue to have a significant impact on standards and regulations. Explore more below:

Aug 8, 2017

Robotic surgery, virtual-reality classrooms, self-driving cars, and broadband access everywhere. These are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what people expect to do with 5G wireless access. 5G New Radio (NR) is designed to be flexible, forward compatible and ultra-lean. Our view is that these design principles are dealmakers to support full range of future applications.

Aug 1, 2017

mmWave mobile communication is challenging due to harsh radio propagation conditions and severe hardware impairments that are experienced at extremely high carrier frequencies and large signal bandwidths. Ericsson Research, in partnership with leading research organizations in Europe, has led the development of radio interface for mmWave mobile communications. Let’s have a look at this innovative design.

May 29, 2017

Waveform is a core physical layer component of any wireless technology. For 5G New Radio, 3GPP has chosen CP-OFDM waveform from several waveform proposals. This is something we at Ericsson Research fully support. Let’s look at why we believe CP-OFDM is a great choice for NR.